In the election packet, students must write their name, the position sought and relative constituency, among other things. The number of seats open for each constituency is displayed on the election packet.

Candidates must then acquire at least 10 signatures from students in their constituency. For example, if a candidate is running for a position in the CLAS senate, they must get 10 signatures from students in CLAS.

Specific guidelines are enclosed within election packets.

USG holds an election each semester. Each spring, academic and Multicultural/Diversity senate seats are up for election; while each fall residential and class senate seats are up, according to USG.